Four Great Tea Spots in Nashville

My first cup of tea was a Darjeeling. My mother recommended it as a starter tea, adding a smidge of milk to make it silky smooth. Immediately hooked, I joined her in her nightly ritual of cradling a warm mug of tea and nibbling something chocolate…her “Miller Time,” as she liked to say.

Today, I have a full cabinet dedicated to tea and still ask for tea for Christmas. Every cup of tea is an experience. I love its versatility; the same drink can all at once be so personal and communal, ancient and refreshing, comforting and ceremonial, commonplace and celebratory.

In our coffee-saturated landscape, it can be hard to be a tea enthusiast. Tea often gets a bad rap, whether as too posh, too sweet, or with too little buzz. Fortunately, Nashville is home to several tea evangelists who are eager to play ambassador to the wonderful world of tea.